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County News

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Allamakee County office is hosting the sixth annual “Growing Season” webinar series at Waukon, Iowa, during August. Summer Webinar Helps Gardeners Attract Butterflies and Grow Herbs. Summer program is on attracting pollinators and harvesting culinary herbs

The Youth Dairy Classic Show is open to all youth 9-21 years old by January 1, 2015. The show will be held Sunday, September 13 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in West Union. Dairy Classic Rules

13 Allamakee County 4-H youth recently showcased their talents by competing in various communications and clothing events during the Expressions Day Program and Style Show held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Waukon on Sunday, June 28. Several received top awards and will have the opportunity to represent Allamakee County at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines, August 13-23.

Iowans can learn how to “Preserve the Taste of Summer” during online lessons and hands-on workshops from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. “Preserve the Taste of Summer” provides the most current USDA-approved food preservation recommendations, said Jill Weber, a human sciences specialist in nutrition and wellness with ISU Extension and Outreach.